Humic substances as electron acceptors for microbial respiration

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Summary

The finding that microorganisms can donate electrons to humic acids has important implications for the mechanisms by which microorganisms oxidize both natural and contaminant organics in anaerobic soils and sediments, and suggests a biological source of electrons for humics-mediated reduction of contaminant metals and organics.

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Published
1996-09-28
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Electron acceptor, Microorganism, Environmental chemistry, Anoxic waters, Chemistry

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